Tag: hike

When most people think about Acadia National Park they think about hiking Cadillac Mountain. What they don’t realize is there are a whole lot of other awesome hikes in the park. After spending time hanging out (quite literally in a hammock) at Jordan Pond I decided I just had to hike the Bubbles. From the…

Come on, let’s do another hike! Yes, I was in all likelihood delirious. I had been awake since 2:00 AM, hiked Cadillac Mountain, toured the Park Loop Road, and was now trying to convince Jayne we should hike Flying Mountain before visiting the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. I wanted to maximize our days in Acadia National…

I usually avoid doing anything that requires me to wake up at 2 AM. I’m 9 hours of sleep a night kinda girl. But if you want to hike up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park for sunrise you have to make exceptions. Sunrise was at 4:48 AM and the park ranger warned us that…

Don’t let the name fool you, Devil’s Den is a beautiful Nature Preserve located in Weston & Redding, Connecticut. At 1,756 acres, including 20 miles of trails, Devil’s Den is the largest continuous property belonging to The Nature Conservancy’s Connecticut Chapter. Devil’s Den is home to over 500 types of trees and wildflowers. On our…

Product: Thule Stir 20L Pack Best Uses: Day hiking Bike Commuting Why I like it: Thule has been known for years for their world class car rack systems. Last year they dipped their toes into the backpacking world with their first technical bags. This year they are making a splash with their expanded line of…

So, the first time we attempted to hike Stony Creek Quarry Preserve in Branford, CT we ended up on the wrong trail and spent most of our time in Guilford. Our loop hike around the quarry was a fail, but we did get some good miles in. Just in the wrong place. That being said,…

Mount Washington is known as the home of the world’s worst weather. For many years it held the record for the strongest recorded wind gust. Companies bring their tents to the summit to test them against this crazy weather. Every year people die on the mountain. So why would I want to hike it in…

Wadsworth Falls State Park gets a lot of attention in the summer. It’s pretty common to hear that it has reached capacity. Some people may shy away from the park because of this, but there are ways to beat the crowds. First off, there is a swimming area with lifeguards and bathrooms at the main…

Back in 1975, the town of Guilford acquired 600 acres of land. Instead of turning it into the latest neighborhood development, it became the Timberland Preserve. Today the preserve serves as a place people can go to enjoy outdoor recreation including hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Even licensed fisherman can enjoy trying…

I have no idea who Anthony is, but we hiked up his nose. If you’ve ever crossed the Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River in New York you have seen Anthony’s Nose. When you are coming east across the bridge it feels like the bridge is going to take you right smack into Anthony’s…